Cymbidium Sarah Jean 'Elizabeth'
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Cymbidium Sarah Jean 'Elizabeth' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Sarah Jean. This grex results from the cross Cymbidium devonianum × Cymbidium Sleeping Beauty, registered in 1984 by A. Hodgins. It is a cascading-type hybrid known for its prolific, soft cream-pink flowers. This cultivar is best suited to basket culture and pot-only growing, with flowering typically beginning in July under cool to temperate conditions.
Key Characteristics
- Flower size: Medium (approx. 7 cm)
- Flower colour & pattern: Creamy white with pale pink blush and soft lip markings
- Spike habit: Cascading; short, arching spikes
- Blooming season: Early to mid-season (from July)
- Plant size: Compact to medium
- Growth habit: Clumping, suitable for basket culture
- Fragrance: Lightly fragrant (if any)
- Flower count per spike: 30+
- Bloom longevity: 4–6 weeks
Care Notes
- Position: Bright filtered light or morning sun
- Water: Water regularly in active growth; reduce in winter
- Potting: Free-draining orchid mix; suitable for baskets or pots only
- Feeding: Fortnightly with balanced fertiliser during growth; switch to bloom formula in winter
- Climate: Cool to temperate conditions; protect from frost
- Repotting: Every 2–3 years after flowering or when overcrowded
Shipping and Biosecurity Information
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- NT: $10 per order
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Size: 66mm Pot